Katherine Swartz

Katherine Swartz was the 2021-22 editor in chief of the Daily Nexus. Previously, Swartz was the University News Editor for the 2020-2021 school year. She can be reached at kswartz@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com, and on twitter @kv_swartz.

November 15, 2019

Committee Moves Forward With Plans for Permanent A.S. Bike Shop

By Katherine Swartz

The current building was created in 2008 to replace the shipping containers. But what was meant to be a temporary solution has now been in place for over a decade.

November 14, 2019

UCSB Undocumented Student Services Speaks to Resources for Students Amidst DACA Hearings

By Katherine Swartz

In addition to the legal assistance, each UC has set aside resources for undocumented students, each with a program tailored to the needs of their respective campus.

November 7, 2019

Supreme Court Begins University of California DACA Arguments

By Katherine Swartz

The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration rescinded the program on “nothing more than unreasoned executive whim,” and that its removal is “unconstitutional, unjust, and unlawful.”

November 2, 2019

Student Organizations Hold Demonstration in Arbor in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

By Sanya Kamidi, Katherine Swartz

The event’s organizers were careful to emphasize that Thursday’s gathering was not a protest but instead a demonstration to support survivors.

October 31, 2019

Delirium Attendance Down by 20%, Special Events Coordinator Discusses Successes, Pitfalls

By Katherine Swartz, Sanya Kamidi

In 2018, Delirium sold out on the second day of sales. The final total this year was 4,651, more than 1,100 students — or about 20 percent — below capacity.

October 31, 2019

“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.

October 24, 2019

Speculation and Scrutiny: Community Reacts to Timely Warning

By Katherine Swartz, Max Abrams

The warning drew equal parts speculation and scrutiny when key information surrounding the two alleged incidents of date-rape drug use were left undisclosed in the email.

October 24, 2019

A.S. Senate Fills Three Vacancies

By Katherine Swartz

Off-Campus Senator Tianna White said the three senators have “fully met the standard” of legal code with eligibility.

October 24, 2019

Campus By the Sea Exhibit Highlights 75 Years of UCSB

By Katherine Swartz, Sofia Lyon

The exhibit uses photographs, articles and other items from the university archives to show the changes in UCSB’s academic reputation.

October 17, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Development of Basic Needs Resource Center

By Katherine Swartz

Besides the opportunity to centralize A.S. basic needs resources, Sir hopes the center will eventually consolidate financial workshops and CalFresh advocates in one place for students to access.

October 10, 2019

“She doesn’t know that she’s a sea lion and she doesn’t know where she is”: Unhealthy Sea Lion Spotted on I.V. Beaches

By Katherine Swartz

As Rogers would soon discover, the sea lion was seen in multiple places across the Isla Vista beaches over the weekend and was showing signs of domoic acid toxicosis.

October 3, 2019

50 Years: Isla Vista’s Role in the “Countercultural Revolution”

By Katherine Swartz

The event that sparked the violence of 1970 is arguably the most nationally well-known event in the university’s history: the burning of the Bank of America building in Isla Vista.